Coverage of Gov. Blunt's decision not to seek re-election

What others are reporting

~Here's what other media outlets and political organizations are saying about Gov. Matt Blunt's decision to not seek re-election.

Kansas City Star: "Blunt won't seek re-election"

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Blunt: One and done"

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Blunt's announcement stuns Capitol denizens"

Columbia Daily Tribune: "Blunt says he won't seek re-election as governor"

KMOX Radio: "Gov. Blunt to Missourians: I will not seek second term"

KMOX Radio: "Many still ask why governor isn't running again" **MissouriNet: "Blunt NOT seeking re-election" ---

The announcement

~Links to learn more about Tuesday's announcement from Gov. Blunt that he would not seek re-election.

Blunt's announcement on YouTube **Associated Press: "Blunt speaks about not seeking re-election"

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The Republican field grows quickly

Southeast Missourian: "Kinder, others consider gubernatorial run" **Post-Dispatch: "Kinder jumps in as others get set to test the water"

Kansas City Star: "Analysis: What's next for Missouri GOP?"

MissouriNet: "Kinder an apparent not-yet candidate"

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Possible contenders

~Here's a look at the Web sites of possible contenders for the governor's seat.

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson

Campaign web site

Official web site

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves

Campaign web site

Official web site **U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway

Official web site

2004 Secretary of State campaign web site **U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof

Campaign web site

Official web site **Former state Rep. Jack Jackson

Campaign web site **House Speaker Rod Jetton

Campaign web site

Official web site **Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder

Campaign web site

Official web site **State Treasurer Sarah Steelman

Campaign web site

Official web site **Former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent

Senate campaign web site

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From the blogosphere

~Here's what being talked about in the blogosphere:

Missouri Pulse: "Blunt's Brave Decision is a Real Opportunity for Missouri Republicans" **Fired Up! Missouri: "Questions, oh so many questions" **CDTPoliticsBlog: "Kinder reacts to Blunt announcement"

Springfield News-Leader: Tony Messenger Blog